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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1972
Page
13
A 1970s look at automakers claim to quick, personal complaint handling. Ford proclaims no unhappy owners and a rapid 48 hour response, while Chrysler AMC GM and VW push ombudsmen and hotlines. Recall campaigns and drivability issues fuel ongoing customer dissatisfaction despite new campaigns to improve service.
Consumers are advised to first register a complaint with the dealer who sold the car. Allow the dealer time to complete repairs before pursuing further steps through manufacturer or official channels.
Guidance on escalating issues with automakers. Lists executives and addresses for GM brands Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac with senior contacts, then Ford Chrysler AMC Volkswagen, plus federal agencies for safety and warranty issues. Advises keeping copies and sending six carbon copies.
Scientists at Stanford Research Institute report ancient ice samples from Greenland and Antarctica show most atmospheric carbon monoxide comes from natural methane sources rather than human activity. Dr. Robert Robbins notes CO levels remained steady across ages, arguing against a large rise during the industrial era.
Thirty years ago a notice warned Iowa fathers they could lose gasoline rations if their sons exceeded 35 miles per hour. The measure tied fuel allotments to youthful driving speed, raising concerns about enforcement and family responsibility.
The Cedar Rapids recreation commission and the Cedar Rapids Community School District appoint supervisors for a four day holiday program for public and parochial students in grades four through nine. The schedule spans 8:30 to 9:45, 10 to 11:15, 1 to 2:15, and 2:30 to 3:45 with activities in basketball volleyball wrestling gymnastics table tennis air hockey and more. Students should bring gym shoes and a towel for showers.
Paris reports say the 1972 Beaujolais wine tastes acidic, with Beaujolais growers noting the acid flavor due to unripe grapes. The union advises customers to wait until December 15 before drinking to let it age into regular Beaujolais.
Castellana Grotte in Italy is billed as the world’s most beautiful cave after Prof Franco Anelli’s 1938 discovery of vast underground caverns with alabaster formations. The site features Black Grotto, Cavern of Monuments, Madonna niche, Moses figure, a 200 foot abyss, and the Fountain chamber with a natural waterfall. Tour options reach two hours. the Inferno chasm has hosted film scenes.
A Tokyo department store, after purchasing a retired U.S. F-84 fighter jet for about 2.6 million, began selling its components at prices ranging from five dollars to one thousand dollars each. The move highlights a unlikely market in aviation relics and memorabilia.
Bethlehem officials seek to restore Manger Square from car park to solemn plaza beside the Church of the Nativity. Mayor Elias Freij envisions fountains and statues, while vendors and cafes bustle with Christmas pilgrims and tourism.
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